{"id":1038,"date":"2019-12-03T10:23:03","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T15:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entofga.fm1.dev\/post-nasal-drip\/"},"modified":"2021-04-02T18:11:52","modified_gmt":"2021-04-02T22:11:52","slug":"post-nasal-drip","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/nose\/post-nasal-drip\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Nasal Drip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is a post-nasal drip?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Your body produces mucus constantly throughout the day \u2013 one to two quarts, to be exact. It mixes with saliva and is swallowed, a normal and harmless response that you usually don\u2019t notice. When excess mucus is created or it is thicker than usual, it becomes noticeable as it runs down the back of the nose to the throat. This is known as postnasal drip.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What causes a post-nasal drip?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"An excess of mucus can be caused by a variety of factors. These include colds, flu, allergies, sinus infections, cold temperatures, bright lights, certain foods, hormonal changes (including pregnancy), fumes from chemicals or perfumes, certain types of medications and structural abnormalities such as a deviated septum. The condition might not even be the result of too much mucus, but rather, the inability to clear it away effectively \u2013 the result of a swallowing disorder.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are the symptoms of a post-nasal drip?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The primary symptom of post-nasal drip is a sore and irritated throat. Post-nasal drip can cause a number of side effects including cough, sore throat, hoarseness, ear and sinus infections. It is the most common cause of chronic coughing\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is post-nasal drip treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Treatment for postnasal drip depends on the cause. Over-the-counter medications \u2013 antihistamines, decongestants and saline nasal sprays \u2013 are often used successfully to manage symptoms. Drugs containing the mucus-thinning agent guaifenesin (Mucinex, Robitussin, etc.) may prove helpful. You can try irrigating the nasal passages using a neti pot to get rid of excess mucus. Use of a humidifier to moisten the air can also help. If a bacterial infection is the cause, you\u2019ll need antibiotic treatment. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a frequent cause of swallowing problems, can be treated with antacids.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Your body produces <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/what_is_mucus\/article.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mucus<\/a> constantly throughout the day \u2013 one to two quarts, to be exact. It mixes with saliva and is swallowed, a normal and harmless response that you usually don\u2019t notice. When excess mucus is created or it is thicker than usual, it becomes noticeable as it runs down the back of the nose to the throat. This is known as postnasal drip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes of Postnasal Drip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An excess of mucus can be caused by a variety of factors. These include colds, flu, allergies, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/nose\/sinusitis\/\">sinus infections<\/a>, cold temperatures, bright lights, certain foods, hormonal changes (including pregnancy), fumes from chemicals or perfumes, certain types of medications and structural abnormalities such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/nose\/deviated-septum\/\">deviated septum<\/a>. The condition might not even be the result of too much mucus, but rather, the inability to clear it away effectively \u2013 the result of a swallowing disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of Postnasal Drip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary symptom of postnasal drip is a sore and irritated throat. Although there is typically no infection accompanying postnasal drip, tissues in the throat may swell. Postnasal drip can cause a number of side effects including cough, sore throat, hoarseness, ear and sinus infections. It is the most common cause of chronic coughing, which can be especially bothersome at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/iStock-187212062_web-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/iStock-187212062_web.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/iStock-187212062_web-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment for Postnasal Drip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment for postnasal drip depends on the cause. Over-the-counter medications \u2013 antihistamines, decongestants and saline nasal sprays \u2013 are often used successfully to manage symptoms. Drugs containing the mucus-thinning agent guaifenesin (Mucinex, Robitussin, etc.) may prove helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;You can try irrigating the nasal passages using a neti pot to get rid of excess mucus. Use of a humidifier to moisten the air can also help. If a bacterial infection is the cause, you\u2019ll need antibiotic treatment. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a frequent cause of swallowing problems, can be treated with antacids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/clarifix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clarifix<\/a>&nbsp;is a simple in-office procedure that can reduce or eliminate annoying postnasal drip and runny nose.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/contact\">Contact<\/a> ENT of Georgia North for more information or to <a href=\"\/request-appointment\">schedule an appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your body produces mucus constantly throughout the day \u2013 one to two quarts, to be exact. It mixes with saliva and is swallowed, a normal and harmless response that you usually don\u2019t notice. When excess mucus is created or it is thicker than usual, it becomes noticeable as it runs down the back of the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":163,"menu_order":10,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"When excess mucus is created or it is thicker than usual, it becomes noticeable as it run down the back of your nose and throat. This is known as postnasal drip. 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